Hi everyone, halfway there! How is Me-made may going for you? I must admit it has gone smoother than I actually expected given this is my first time participating. My biggest oops was that I forgot to exclude outer wear in my pledge. Despite the fact that I’ve done some serious procrastination on this wardrobe… Continue reading Me-made May 2017: Mid-month roundup

I, Anemone of Sew Anemone, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’17. I endeavour to wear all me-made clothing (excluding running clothing, socks, tights, accessories and footwear) 6 days per week for the duration of May 2017. This will be my 1st year taking part and I’m quite excited. Last year I did not… Continue reading Me-Made May 2017 Pledge

***Disclaimer – this post contains affiliate links*** Not long after my first success with making a woven sleeved top for myself, I saw an Itch to Stitch call for pattern testers for a button-up top or dress pattern. With options for long, short, 3/4 length and flared sleeves too! Given my love of Itch to… Continue reading Pattern Testing: The Bonn Shirt & Dress

I’m pleased as punch right now. I have a new blouse with sleeves. Woven sleeves! If you could have peeked into my closet prior to this you would have found only one woven sleeved garment. A lone oversized men’s button up that I wear to hide my arms from sunburn doing yard work. I have… Continue reading Enamoured with my Everyday Blouse

A quick post, mostly photos, to show off my first make of the Santa Fe Top by Hey June. I was in love with this pattern the minute it came out and snapped it up instantly. I sewed this up at the end of June and have worn it numerous times since. The loose flowing… Continue reading Scribbled flowers for a Santa Fe Top